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MONDAY, MAT 14, 1915. PLATTSMOUTH SOU-WEEKLY JOCBNAE. PAGE S. Local News From Fridav'n Dally. L. A. Meisinger was amon.gr the visitors in the city yesterday for a few hours looking after some matters of business. Attorney C. U. Taylor came down this afternoon from Omaha to look after some matters cf business at the court house. Fritz Siemineit was in the city yes terday for a few hoars looking after some tradin gwith the merchants and visiting with friends. Mrs. Henry Kaufmann and Miss Nettie Terryberry were among: those going to the metropolis this morning, where they will visit for the day. Clen Perry came in this morning from his country home and was among those going to Omaha on the early Burlington train to visit for the day. Will Oliver and wife came in this afternoon from Loveland, Iowa, where they have been visiting for a short time with their daughter, Mrs. Harry Hinton. Charles Miller, the veteran farmer from south of this city, was in town yesterday afternoon for a few hours looking after some trading with the merchants. Mrs. Charles Pitt man was among those going to Omaha this morning, where she will spend a few hours looking after some matters of busi ress in that city. The many friends of Mrs. J. A. Murray will be sorry to learn that she is confined to her bed at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Eck, in Omaha, where she went last Sunday for a few days' visit. The many friends trust that her illness will be of short dura tion and that she will enjoy a rapid recovery and be in their midst again. William H. McDt-r.iel. one of the most popular and genial agents on the Missouri Pacific in Nebraska, was here last evening for a few hours from his home in Nebraska City, and as is his custom, called at the Journal office for a pleasart visit. He has just returned from a trip to Sedalia, Missouri, and reports the crops there on his farm as looking fine and every thing points to a big crop. From PaturdaVi Dai.T. Ed Rummell was among the farm er visitors in the city yesterday look ing after some trading with the mer chants. C. E. Metzger of Mynard was here today for a few hours looking after some matters of business and visiting with his friends. J. R. Hunter and family came down this afternoon from Gibson to visit for a short time here with his rela tives and friends. Miss Seva Johnson came in last evening from Omaha to visit over Sunday here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gust Johnson. Louis Rheirackle, wife and little child were in the city today from their home near Murray to look after some trading with the merchants. P. II. Meisinger was in the city yesterday for a few hours looking after some trading with the mer chants, driving in from his home near Cedar Creek. Holliett Knapp came in this morn ing on No. f from Lincoln and will visit for a few hours with relatives aud friends, and expects to return home this afternoon. W. H. Abbott of Cleveland, rep resenting the Abbott-Eaton company, the owners of the lighting plant in this city, was here today for a time looking after the interests of the company. Noel E. Rawls of Boise, Idaho, came in last evening from the west to visit his mother, Mrs. C. A. Rawls, who is at the hospital in Omaha, as well as to spend a few days here with his relatives. Mrs. R. E." Lloyd, accompanied by Mrs. S. E. Lloyd, of Vernon, Texas, who is visiting for a time at the Lloyd home near Mynard, were passengers this morning for Omaha to spend the day taking in the sights of the me tropolis. E. C. Hill, storekeeper of the Bur lington in this city, accompanied by his wife and son, Roscoe, and daugh ter, Kathleen, departed last evening on No. 2 for Chicago, where they will visit Mrs. Hill's sister and family over Sunday. Sid R James of Elmwood, assessor of Stove Creek precinct, was in the city last evening, coming up to file his report with the county assessor, and reports everything as being in fine shape in that locality, with great prospects for crops. From Monday's tailv. W. H. Mark of Union was in the city today for a few hours, looking after some matters of business. L. D. Hiatt and wife of Murray were here yesterday visiting with relatives for the day in this city. Adam Hild of near Mynard was among those in the city Saturday looking after some matters of busi ness. Robert Sherwood, sr., came up yes terday from Nebraska City to visit here over Sunday with relatives and friends. August Ossenkop and wife of Louisville were here Saturday at tending the dance and visiting with friends. Miss Eda Marquardt, the county superintendent, was among those go ing to Omaha this morning to visit for a few hours. Philip Fornoff of the vicinity of Cedar Creek was here Saturday look ing after some trading and visiting with friends. C. A. Gauer of the vicinity of Cedar Creek was here today looking after some trading with the merchants for a few hours. Adam Fornoff of Cedar Creek was among the visitors in the city Satur day for a few hours, looking after some week-end shopping. Mrs. Arthur Troop and little daugh ter were among the passengers this morning for Omaha, where they will visit for the day with friends in that city. Ralph Haynie departed this morn ing for South Omaha, where he will visit for a short time, looking after some matters of business on the stock market. Misses Alma and Elizabeth Holly were passengers this morning for Omaha, where they will visit for the day, looking after some matters of business. Mrs. Inez Stenner came in Satur day evening from Lincoln and will re main here for the graduation ex ercises, her son, Leon, being a mem ber of the class of 1915. Noel B. Rawls of Boise, Idaho, who is visiting here for a short time, was a passenger this morning for Omaha, where he will spend the day with his mother at the hospital in that city. Jerry McHugh of Murdock came in Sunday afternoon from his home for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Thorn Walling. Jerry reports the arrival at his home last Tuesday of a fine new son and that the mother and lit tle one are progressing nicely. F BIG CUT PRICES IN URWITUK -Li., 1 After moving my stock of furniture in to my new room on Main Street, opTosite the court house, I find that I have not room to accommodate the goods that I now have on hand, and display the new stock that I am receiving, so in order to g-et the needed room, I am going to offer New and Second-Hand Furniture at Greatly Reduced Prices in order to remove them at once. If you are needing anything in the Furniture line this will 1 your opportunity. We want to sell the goods right now, and if you will call we believe we can convince you that we can saveyou some money. pnioi(o IP. ! B1E MBS. KATHERENE HOLLY PASSES AWAY AFTER A LINGERING ILLNESS This morning at C o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Novotny, in the west part of the city, Mrs. Katherine Holly passed away after an illness of some months' dura tion, from a complication due to her advanced years, being at the time of her death some 74 years of age. Mrs. Holly had been a resident of Platts mouth for the past twenty-two years, having come here from Racine, Wis consin, in 1893, and has since that time made her home here continu ously, where her children had come several years before. Mrs. Holly was born in Austria, and was reared to womanhood in her native province of Moravia, and was married there to Joseph Holly, who died in that coun try in 1874, and the widow, with her little family came to America in 1883, settling first in Wisconsin, where the family resided for a short time ,and the children then came west to Platts mouth, where they were joined by the mother. The death of Mrs. Holly came as a severe blow to those who knew her best and they will regret greatly to learn of her passing, and while this worthy lady was not widely acquaint ed, to those who knew her best she was a most tender mother and kindly friend. Mrs. Holly leaves to mourn her death three children, William Holly and Mrs. Joseph Novotny of this city and Frank Holly of Omaha, all of whom were present when the final summons came. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Joseph Svoboda, to mourn her loss. The arrangements for the funeral have not as yet been completed, but it will probably take place Wednes day morning. M. E. Manspeaker Improving. Yesterday morning M. E. Man rpeaker was able to return home after having been confined by illness for a week at the General hospital in Oma ha, and his friends will be well pleas ed to learn that he is getting along in fine shape and has every prospect for a speedy recovery He is sitting up at his home and in a few days ex pects to be around as usual. A Pleasant Occasion. From Saturday Dally Last evening, following the junior senior reception at the Modern Wood man hall, four of the members of the junior class, Misses Janet Patterson. Edith Dovey and Messrs. Robert Wal ling and Charles Dovey, entertained at a very pleasant luncheon four of the members of the senior class, Misses Lillian Dwyer, Robin Richardson and Messrs. Wallace Hunter and Will Richardson. The young people enjoy ed very much the occasion. SEVERAL DESIRABLE CASS COUNTY FARMS FOR SALE. 190-acre farm close to Louisville. Will take in a smaller farm on deal. Farm loans at 5 per cent. Auto insurance at cost. T. II. POLLOCK, Plattsmouth. 5-24-2td-tw Best Thing for a Bilious Attack- "On account of my confinement in the printing office I have for years been a chronic sufferer from indiges tion and liver trouble. A few weeks ago I had an attack that was so severe that I was not able to go to the case for two days. Failing to get any re lief from any other treatment, I took three of Chamberlain's Tablets and the next day I felt like a new man," writes H. C. Bailey, Editor Carolina News, Chapin, S. C. Obtainable everywhere. John Carmack, wife and little son, John Carl, came down from Omaha Saturday evening to visit over Sun day at the home of Mrs. Carmack's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kuns- mann. Mrs. Kunsmann has not been feeling in the best of health for the past week- G. G. Hoffman, wife and daughter, Miss Hattie, returned home yesterday morning from a trip of several weeks' duration in the gulf coast country, having visited at Port Arthur and Galveston, Texas, and other points, and report having had a most delight ful time. While in Port Arthur they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dalton, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman. Mrs. George A. Meisinger departed this afternoon for Omaha, where she will enter the St. Joseph's hospital and expects to undergo an operation tomorrow for a tumor. Mr. Meisinger and sons will go up in the morning to be present at the operation. ELMWOOD. Leader-Echo. One of Ira Helms mules that he works on the Standard Oil wagon was very seriously kicked by one of the other mules. It's hip was badly bruised and torn. Dr. Trenholm and family and Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Roettger motored to Hooper, Neb., Sunday morning and paid a visit to William and Leon Roettger at that place. A card from G. L. Berger states that he is doing nicely and that he has been checking coin. Crops are looking good and that he has a fine prospect for lots of fruit. Mrs. Ellen Kear, Dora Kear and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Harrington leave May 20th for Guyman, Oklu.. to visit relatives. From there they go to California to visit other relatives and attend the exposition. We received a letter from M. T. Turner on Monday which stated that he and his family are now settled at Fairfield, Utah. Mr. Turner has pur chased a farm at that plate and his many friends wish him much pros perity in his new home. Frank Warner returned from David City, Neb., on Monday evening, where he had gone to look after the estate of his father in the settlement of the same. The estate was settled and Mr. Warner gets a nice little piece of property as his share. John Bickert and family have just letumed from a trip to Exeter to visit his father, A. Bickert. who has been sick in bed for over a year. How ever, he seems of cheerful disposition. Mr. Bickert reports the country there very fine, but prospcts not quite so bright as in good Cass county. Miss Edith Abel , who is so well known here, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. II. H. Cassel and her numerous other friends here this week. She is on her way to her home at Sheridan, Wyoming, from Chicago, where she had been studying fcr a missionary. She expects soon to enter the foreign missionary work in either India or China. Last Friday a party of gentlemen from Greenwood, consisting of W. E. Failing, William Howard. Dr. N. D. Talcott and Rev. Wilton, came over to look at the new M. E. church with a view of building a new church at that place similar to this one. They were very favorably impressed with the building and pronounced it the finest tey had seen. They say that they have a sufficient amount of money in sight, and just as soon as they can get plans ready they will start the erection of a new church at Greenwood. 4- UNION. V Ledger. - - E. J. Mougey took a shipment of his fat hogs to the South Omaha mar ket Tuesday afternoon. George Adams was called out to Elmwood last Saturday morning on account of the serious illness of his sister-in-law. Andrew Lyon and wife and Mrs. Barbara Taylor went to Murray on the Monday evening train to make a visit with their sister, Mrs. John Campbell. Abe L. Becker and Chris Ross were selling shipments of hogs on the South Omaha market Monday even ing, returning home on the flyer next day. Andrew Lynn and v. ife of Geneva, have been speeding the week with lelatives and friend; here; also visit ed relatives in Weepirg Water, Ne braska City and Murray. Ed L. Shoemaker went to South Omaha Wednesday evening to attend to business on the live stock market, his son, Norin gcJ'ig with him as guide through the "movie" shows of the metropolis. James G. Easter and family are keeping up with modern methods of transportation, as well as other things, having fmrchased a fine Studebaker auto from A. L. Becker, the local salesman. K. D. Clark, Weeping Water, came down Tuesday morning and viewed the scene of Monday night's con flagration that wiped out Wes Clark's restaurant and other buildings on the north side of Main street. Mrs. Fannie Eikenbary departed last Saturday for Talmage, where she took charge of the telephone of fice. Mrs. Eikenbary had charge of the Lincoln Telephone company's of fice here several years, doing efficient work until its recent purchase by the local company. Her many friends here are pleased that she has been called to such a good position as the Talmage office, but regret her de parture from Union. FOR SALE Fawn und White Indian Runner duck eggs, white egg strain, S1.00 per 13, $5.00 per 100. Inquire of A. O. Ramge, Route 1, Platts mouth, Neb. 4-5-tf-wkly u ..mUMm F. G. I?:crease the value and in: prove . the appearance of your Earns, Roolb, Fences and Outbuildings with Sherwin-Williams Commonwealth "Barn Bed An easy working, hard drying paint of clean, bright color and handsome gl-js. It covers well, moderate in price, and ex ceedingly economical. Will far more than return every dollar paid in increased telling or renting value cf your property. Ia pallons, five palloa pack ed ages, and barrels. Alzvayx Jrull Measure. FRICKE (El CO -TELEPHONE 186 WEEPING WATER. Republican. Oscar Huffman has been limping this week from a badly sprained ankle. W. W. Carter left Wednesday with his car of household goods for his new home at Cozad. Frank and Paul Sitzman drove over from Plattsmouth Saturday. Paul re mained to work for George Towle on the farm. Miss Cleo Jameson, who has been enjoying her vacation from her school work in Chicago with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Jameson, return ed to Chicago Tuesday. II. E. ravel of near Wabash was in town Monday for the first time in some weeks. Mr.' Fravel has been having a serious time with his left foot and limb since having the measles last winter. R. S. McCleery is building a new garage, which is 18x20 feet and a basement barn 32x40 feet, 14-foot post. The post above the basement will be used for grain and hay, with a driveway in the center. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Davis s.nd Mrs. Boyd returned Friday afternoon from their trip to California and the ex position. They report a fine trip and a good time, but they were glad to get back to Weeping Water. Mrs. Julia Gustin of Elmwood re turned home the first of the week af ter a week's stay at the home of he r daughter. Mrs. Fred Garrison, help ing to care for the children, who are recovering from a siege of sickness. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Halmcs return ed Tuesday evening from their trip to the Portaks Valley, New Mexico, and Piainview, Texas. Mr. Ilulmes was very much pleased with the country and thinks he will locate either at Piainview or Portales. If. I). Reed stopped to vi.dt hi son, Don ald, and has not returned yet. Lame Back. Lame back is usually due to rheu matism of the muscles of the bark. Hard working people are most likely to suffer from it. Relief may be had by massaging the back with Chamber lain's Liniment two or three times a Jay. Try it. Obtainable everywhere. 1 an CSV . "" . . . . Jt. EAGLE. Beacon. Anna Bahr went to Edgar, Neb., for a few weeks' visit with Muriel Clements. Ida Elomer.kamp of Hastings is visiting her brother, F. W. Blomen kamp and family. A. II. Vanlandingham shipped two carloads of stock to the Nebraska City market Tuesday morniryr. He accom panied the cars. Aunt Betsy Sumner, who was taken to the Lincoln sanitarium last week for medical treatment, is reported somewhat improved at this writing. Dr. and Mrs. J. N. Campbell and children, of Stamford, Neb., were visitors last week at the home of the doctor's sister, Mrs. Thomas Hawkins. Neal McKay and Fred Muenchau, sr., left Friday night for Bogard. Mo., having been called there by the serious illness of Alvin Reiter, a brother-in-law of Mr. McKay's and a nephew of Mr. Muenchau's. Charles Rivett was in town Thurs day visiting his daughter, Mrs. A. M. Trumble. Mr. Rivett just recently re turned home from an eight weeks' visit in Oregon and Washington. He reports that times are awfully dull in the west and that there are thousands of men unemployed. j Cecil Petit returned home Tuesday morning from Nebraska City, where he has been holding down .second trick at the Missouri Pacific passenger sta tion for the past three weeks. He departed Wednesday night for Duna vant, Kansas, where he will hold down the agency for the next thirty days. Several dogs in town died last Sat urday night as the result of eating poisoned food, which someone had set out for them. To say the least, this is a mighty mean trick to do, and if the guilty party were found out, no doubt, someone would make it mighty hot for him. There is a law against such a misdemeanor with a heavy penalty attached. Have you seen the WIS Smoke the "Exquiseto"and "Eagle," the best 5c cigars. Herman Spies, manufacturer. uj(Biriiimg ms i , Izn r MM 1F? For 35 years the Decring Binder has done perfect work for the farmers in this county. Today, it is better than ever before. Drop in any time and sec our new Deering samples. 1 i '. A 1 'k X The Binder is the most im portant Machine on the Farm, GET THE BEST While You're at II! Like every successful farm implement the Deering JJinder lias imitators. There are Binders and Mowers made very much like the Deering, but a wise buyer will not pay out good money for an untried "experiment" when we can get the 4'old reliable" Deering for the same money. Deering Harvesting and Haying Machinery is built by men who have made a life study of such implements. The Deering Hinder you buy today, is the result of 35 years experience in building good harvesting machines. Yhen you put a Deering Binder or Mower into your field at the beginning of harvest you have the satisfaction of knowing that no man in the world has a better ma chine than you have. We are exclusive agents for Deering Standard Twine in this territory. In view of tie pre dicted twine shortage, we suggest that you give us your order now to avoid disappointment. JOHH F. & ORDER Plattsmouth, P Nebraska